Abstract
This article summarizes the development of a range of organometallic, biomimetic analogues of [NiFe]hydrogenases and their employment in a new generation of H2-O2 fuel cells. It begins with a summary of O2-sensitive and O2-tolerant enzyme chemistry before detailing the properties and functionality of our biomimetic complexes, including: the first ever fully functional model, selective H2 and O2 activation, and the first catalyst using only common metals. These systems are centered on Ni-Fe, Ni-Ru, Ir-Ir, and Rh-Rh cores and use a range of ligands that all follow a set of design principles described herein. The development of a range of organometallic, biomimetic analogues of [NiFe]hydrogenases and their employment in a new generation of H 2-O2 fuel cells are described. This account begins with a summary of O2-sensitive and O2-tolerant enzyme chemistry before detailing the properties and functionality of our biomimetic complexes, including: the first ever fully functional model, selective H2 and O2 activation, and the first catalyst using only common metals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 397-409 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Chemical Record |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Materials Chemistry